shire350Z Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 was thinking about getting one and wondered if any1 had got one and wether it did make any difference what so ever as its supposed to do alot!!! also do they fit under the engine cover as standard or do u have to modify it?? plus wheres best to get one from price wise cheers again all!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Do you mean an engine damper? They are meant to reduce movement of the engine, which increases the initial torque when you press the accelerator and its meant to help make gearshift changes slicker. In all honesty i dont think the Zed needs it. Ive got one on my DC5 but thats because ive got a full through aftermarket exhaust and i need it to prevent vibration on the ARB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think it's one of those items you can live without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i replaced all the mounts on my old car with vibratech mounts which did make a big difference, you would be suprised how much the engine moves under acceleration, braking ,cornering and de-celeration it definitely improved acceleration as it takes the drive up quicker i have only heard of one person who bought the torque damper but at the time they hadnt fitted it....so i would be interested in to hear a review Weapon R Engine Torque Damper This high quality Weapon R engine damper effectively controls your engines physical rotation due to torque. Factory engine mounts allow your engine to rotate slightly. This rotation causes a loss of torque that is trying to be delivered to the drivetrain. By installing a torque damper that rotation is reduced and the torque is delivered to your drivetrain making your vehicle faster and more responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i replaced all the mounts on my old car with vibratech mounts which did make a big difference, you would be suprised how much the engine moves under acceleration, braking ,cornering and de-celerationit definitely improved acceleration as it takes the drive up quicker i have only heard of one person who bought the torque damper but at the time they hadnt fitted it....so i would be interested in to hear a review Weapon R Engine Torque Damper This high quality Weapon R engine damper effectively controls your engines physical rotation due to torque. Factory engine mounts allow your engine to rotate slightly. This rotation causes a loss of torque that is trying to be delivered to the drivetrain. By installing a torque damper that rotation is reduced and the torque is delivered to your drivetrain making your vehicle faster and more responsive. Ive got Energy engine mounts ready to fit. But still, i really dont think the Zed needs them IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 yeah adam sells them at like 100quid delivered wondered if any1 knew where they sold them cheaper as wunt mind one but not paying that much!! without sounding a tight arse!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 yeah adam sells them at like 100quid delivered wondered if any1 knew where they sold them cheaper as wunt mind one but not paying that much!! without sounding a tight arse!!! Thats about the going rate to be truthfull. i doubt you'll see many 2nd hand ones either. Try the american sites or even ebay.com here you go: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=350z+engine+damper&category0= Ive got the Ingalls one for my DC5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee! Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I had one on a fwd drive car i had, but that was twice stock hp and they had a tendency to destroy engine mounts so used one to stop this which it did very well. Really unless you are driving very hard all the time or launching very hard then really they are just unecesary underbonnet bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathys Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 You also risk to get more vibration into the steering wheel, that's what I've been told... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 You also risk to get more vibration into the steering wheel, that's what I've been told... Only slightly for me, more cabin vibrations more than anything. however i dont notice it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 what your saying u get more cabin and steerin wheel vibration with a torque damper?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 you sure will as it is linking the engine more to the chassis, i think ?? i bought one from ebay but havnt fitted it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 how much ya pay and whats the link to kid ya nought it off??? was buying one more for the looks as my engines stock but if its going to cause vibrations ill prob not bother get yours fitted and let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 what your saying u get more cabin and steerin wheel vibration with a torque damper?? Yes, its using the cars structure to reduce the vibrations of the engine. The vibrations then transfer to the cabin and steering. Slightly better steering feel and more noise inside the cabin. I noticed it straight away when i first fitted it but now it just seems normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 it good vibration then or bad?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 it good vibration then or bad?? Toughy, id say bad cabin and good steering. Nothing i cant live with though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 i didnt get an instructions with it so i need to find a pic of one fitted to see where it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 i didnt get an instructions with it so i need to find a pic of one fitted to see where it goes You should get a little flat metal plate that fits over the top of your strut studs (where your strut bar is screwed to the car) so this would go under your strut bar. You should then have a bent piece of metal with 2 holes in it. this should fit over the engine stud. In fact check out adams web page.. http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model=350z&cat=engine&prodid=2540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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